Old Post Files is a regular feature within the pages of The Vicksburg Post’s print edition and digital e-edition. This feature looks back at some of the happenings from the pages of The Vicksburg Post over the past 100 years. Enjoy.

100 YEARS AGO: 1925

Wayne Jones won the Vicksburg High School declamation contest. 

90 YEARS AGO: 1935

Jack Canizaro announced as a candidate for floater senator from Warren and Hinds counties. 

80 YEARS AGO: 1945

Mildred Mercier of Corinth Joined the faculty of Bowmar Avenue School. 

70 YEARS AGO: 1955

Dr. James Kiely and Alex Brunini were visiting New Orleans. 

60 YEARS AGO: 1965

The title of master watchmaker was awarded to Herbert McAlpin. 

50 YEARS AGO: 1975

Stan Kline was named chairman of the Warren County Heart Fund Drive for 1975. 

40 YEARS AGO: 1985

S.O. Jones, a retired salvage dealer, told the story of “Big Woman,” the 20-year-old landmark on U.S. Highway 80. 

30 YEARS AGO: 1995

Vicksburg Street Department employees worked to demolish the fountain at Washington and Crawford streets. 

20 YEARS AGO: 2005

Both Vicksburg Catholic School Principal Paul Pikul and Assistant Principal Ann Wheeles announced they would retire at the end of the shool year. 

10 YEARS AGO: 2015

Local business owner Johnny Beauchamp entered the race for supervisor in Warren County’s District 1.